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Woman Narrowly Escapes Debris After Truck Strikes Houston Avenue Bridge in Houston

KHOU 11October 5, 20252 min7,477 views
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Near-Fatal Bridge Strike Incident

  • ⚠️ A driver, Robyn Hackett, narrowly escaped serious injury when debris from a bridge strike hit her car's windshield.
  • ⚡ The incident occurred when a semi-truck hauling an excavator struck the Houston Avenue bridge on I-10 in Houston.
  • 💬 Hackett described the terrifying moment, stating, "It felt like my life flashed before my eyes."

The Troubled Houston Avenue Bridge

  • 📌 The Houston Avenue bridge is identified as the lowest bridge on that section of I-10.
  • 📈 Texan authorities report at least five emergency responses this year due to strikes on this bridge.
  • 📊 A detection system indicates the bridge has been hit over 60 times, though not all strikes cause lane closures.

Driver's Plea for Awareness

  • 🗣️ Hackett hopes state officials will take the issue more seriously and hold truck drivers accountable.
  • 🚗 She highlighted the danger of large vehicles traveling at high speeds, posing a significant risk to smaller vehicles.
  • 🚨 Texan authorities confirm they alert truckers about height restrictions and monitor I-10, while Houston Police are investigating the Saturday crash.
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